Data Scientist Analyst OR Senior Data Scientist Analyst, Crop Insurance
Zurich NA, Denver, CO, United States
Data Scientist Analyst or Senior Data Scientist Analyst, Crop Insurance
RCIS (a division of Zurich North America) is currently hiring a Data Scientist Analyst OR Sr Data Scientist Analyst, and this person will report to the Head of Underwriting, Crop Analytics. This role will work in a hybrid schedule.
This role will be filled at either the Data Scientist Analyst OR Sr Data Scientist Analyst level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Responsibilities
Building and/or enhancing models for crop insurance business
Use internal and external data sources such as RMA, NOAA or external third parties
Crop products will need more modeling and analysis with respect to RMA pricing and yield expectations.
Refreshing profitability models at the county and crop level to determine our strategic appetite
Document, run and review premium estimate models
Assisting in maintaining and enhancing fund designation models
Scenario modeling on various RMA products to determine impact on profitability
Project work - looking at historical data and state mix, county plan level, and industry data (pulling in data)
Qualifications
Data Scientist Analyst - Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 4 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area AND
Experience applying data transformation techniques such as exact and probabilistic matching methods; fuzzy matching, text mining, and data reduction
Senior Data Scientist Analyst - Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7 or more years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 5 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 5 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 3 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 0 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area
Preferred Qualifications
Possesses strong crop insurance knowledge and technical expertise
Understanding how MPCI (multi-peril crop insurance) products work and how they are priced
Experience with extracting data from relational databases
Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to business decisions
Ability to develop actionable solutions to business challenges
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
The combined salary range for this position is $87,200 – $188,700. The proposed salary range for the Data Scientist Analyst is $87,200 – $142,700, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Sr Data Scientist Analyst is $115,200 – $188,700, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
Location: AM – Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
EOE Disability / Veterans
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
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RCIS (a division of Zurich North America) is currently hiring a Data Scientist Analyst OR Sr Data Scientist Analyst, and this person will report to the Head of Underwriting, Crop Analytics. This role will work in a hybrid schedule.
This role will be filled at either the Data Scientist Analyst OR Sr Data Scientist Analyst level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Responsibilities
Building and/or enhancing models for crop insurance business
Use internal and external data sources such as RMA, NOAA or external third parties
Crop products will need more modeling and analysis with respect to RMA pricing and yield expectations.
Refreshing profitability models at the county and crop level to determine our strategic appetite
Document, run and review premium estimate models
Assisting in maintaining and enhancing fund designation models
Scenario modeling on various RMA products to determine impact on profitability
Project work - looking at historical data and state mix, county plan level, and industry data (pulling in data)
Qualifications
Data Scientist Analyst - Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 4 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience in transforming data and developing insights for use in business decision area AND
Experience applying data transformation techniques such as exact and probabilistic matching methods; fuzzy matching, text mining, and data reduction
Senior Data Scientist Analyst - Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7 or more years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 5 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 5 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 3 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area OR
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics or Mathematics and 0 or more years of experience transforming data in the business analysis area
Preferred Qualifications
Possesses strong crop insurance knowledge and technical expertise
Understanding how MPCI (multi-peril crop insurance) products work and how they are priced
Experience with extracting data from relational databases
Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to business decisions
Ability to develop actionable solutions to business challenges
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
The combined salary range for this position is $87,200 – $188,700. The proposed salary range for the Data Scientist Analyst is $87,200 – $142,700, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Sr Data Scientist Analyst is $115,200 – $188,700, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about Total Rewards here.
Location: AM – Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
EOE Disability / Veterans
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
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